RESIDENTIAL REMODELING LEAD CARPENTER POSITION OPEN *URGENTLY HIRING*

NW 45th Street near 8th Ave NE, Seattle WA

Description

We are seeking a Lead Carpenter to join our enthusiastic and well prepared team! We are a small, design and build residential remodeling firm seeking an individual with 10-15 years of experience in residential construction. We take on each project as a team which allows us to be organized and prepared for each project start to finish. Ideal candidates are individuals with high levels of organization, critical thinking/problem solving, and collaborative communication with managers and co-workers. We are looking for candidates with residential remodeling experience who enjoy the process of remodeling older homes. We pride ourselves on being detail oriented and understanding that the work completed today will effect the work we do tomorrow! The Lead Carpenter’s workload will incorporate: demolition, site protection, and clean up, framing, installing doors and windows, installing cabinets, and finish carpentry tasks, reporting directly to the Lead Carpenter on site. No requirement for client communication, subcontractor management, or budget management. Job Responsibilities Perform general carpentry tasks, site demolition and clean-up, job site organization, wood framing, finish carpentry, and door and window install Strong plan reading skills to perform framing layout and material take offs Assist Lead Carpenter with delegation of tasks, problem solving, and task sequencing Driving company and personal vehicle to lumber yard for materials and to take trailer to dump for disposal when needed Follow Project Manager instructions and pre-established Woodcrafters guidelines to perform functions of the job Qualifications Education: Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent Tools: Typical hand tools, nail guns, compressors, & cordless tools Have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and construction procedures Proficiency in the use of technology for: E-mail, internet, and smart phone Personal Qualities Positivity: Keep a great attitude with clients and staff at all times; demonstrate patience with difficult situations, and lead by example in these areas. Organization: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track those goals, keep paperwork, and electronic files well organized. Critical Thinking: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and implement the solution. Respect and Cultural Competency: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others reflects values of the organization. Communication: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. Decisiveness: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency or risks, and communicate clearly to the Carpenters and the Project Manager.